Ronald W. Burgin, 82, of Carmi, died Wednesday, November 21, 2012, at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Ind. He was born September 28, 1930, in Detroit, Mich., the son of Werner S. and Geraldine (Dufour) Burgin. He was married to Ellen (Stokes) Burgin and she survives.

Ronald was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Carmi. During his working career, he held several supervisory positions with Firestone Tire and Rubber Company. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War, and was a past treasurer for the White County Historical Society. He was an active member of the "Over the Hill Gang" at the Carmi County Club for several years.

Visitation and funeral service will be at 12 p.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. Sunday, November 25, 2012 at Cook Funeral Chapel in Carmi. Burial with military rites will be in Stokes Chapel Cemetery near Crossville.

Memorials may be made to Wabash Christian Retirement Center or First United Methodist Church.